Tektoma is an online tutorials with videos to help children learn programing and make their own games. After downloading free software available elsewhere on the Internet, Tektoma provides step by step detailed videos on how to make your own video games. Children as young as 7 are said to be able to benefit from Tektoma. We had our nine year old work with his 18 year old brother. Both with no experience in programming. They worked on a simple racing game, following the directions. I don't believe my 9 year old would have been able to do without my older son there to help him along the way. The guide says it takes approx. 2 hours to make the race car. After several hours working on it, my son did give up. He had a hard time following along even with help. Maybe someone with more motivation would do better with it. They do offer a free trial so you can figure out for yourself if this is something that will work for you.
Tektoma currently only works with Windows XP and Vista. Mac version coming soon. You also need broadband Internet connection. Discussion boards are also available to ask questions if need be. These forums are monitored by Tektoma and questions are often answered by them.
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